Arts & Culture Communications Lead

Northbourne Advisory; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbourne Advisory in Doha is seeking an Arts & Culture Specialist Consultant to lead strategic communications programmes for leading cultural organisations, turning exhibitions and partnerships into compelling stories that build reputation.

You will work with senior advisors, manage multiple workstreams, and bring specialist insight to regionally and internationally focused campaigns. This on-site role requires deep knowledge of arts and culture in Qatar and the GCC.

Qualifications

• Experience in arts, culture, museums, heritage or cultural communications.
• Background in PR, communications, consultancy or media.
• Understanding of regional and international arts landscape.
• Excellent writing, storytelling and strategic thinking.
• Experience managing clients and multiple workstreams.
• Strong relationships with arts/media stakeholders are advantageous.
• Knowledge of Qatar and GCC cultural landscape is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day delivery of strategic communications programmes for arts and culture clients.
• Development of messaging, campaigns, media strategies and storytelling around exhibitions, cultural programmes, events and major announcements.
• Direct relationships with clients, cultural institutions, media and relevant stakeholders.
• Development of high-quality written materials including messaging, briefing documents, media content and strategic recommendations.
• Identification of creative opportunities that help cultural organisations reach new and existing audiences.
• Media engagement across arts, culture, lifestyle and wider international communications.
• Contribution of specialist cultural insight to Northbourne’s strategic advisory work.
• Support for pitches, proposals and new business opportunities within the arts and culture sector.

Skills

Arts & Culture

PR & Communications

Strategic thinking

Writing & storytelling

Client management

Stakeholder relations

GCC knowledge

Job description

Northbourne Advisory in Doha is seeking an Arts & Culture Specialist Consultant to lead strategic communications programmes for leading cultural organisations, turning exhibitions and partnerships into compelling stories that build reputation.

You will work with senior advisors, manage multiple workstreams, and bring specialist insight to regionally and internationally focused campaigns. This on-site role requires deep knowledge of arts and culture in Qatar and the GCC.